Burnside Farms: Tulips fields an hour from Washington DC

Tulips everywhere – it’s like Holland in Virginia.

It’s hard to imagine that there could be such an outstanding tulip fields located only one hour from Washington DC. No need to book a flight to Holland to see these anymore! Burnside Farms gives visitors an incredible opportunity to take colorful photos with tulips as the protagonists.

As you start wandering through the fields, you will be surrounded by bright red, yellow, pink, orange tulips everywhere – it’s truly a spectacular sight. Burnside Farms plants more than 150 varieties of tulips and over 30 varieties of daffodils, both of which are shipped from The Netherlands. Every year, the farms plants more than 2 million tulips and daffodils, yep, that’s right!

Where is Burnside Farms located?

Burnside Farms is located at 10800 Kettle Run Road Nokesville, VA 20181. There is plenty of parking outside the farm. Note that the flower fields are located in Nokesville, not neighboring Haymarket, and it’s just passed the local high school parking lot. Please be careful when you enter the address in Google Maps.

Tulips at Burnside Farms, VA. Credit: Carry on Caro

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When can you see the tulip fields?

The Festival of Spring happens every year at the end of March-April. Exact dates will depend on the weather, but on average the festival lasts about 3 weeks. I recommend you follow Burnside Farms on Instagram so that you are among the first to know when the festival starts – this is key as there is a limit of visitors per day and tickets sell out quickly.

Tulips at Burnside Farms, VA. Credit: Carry on Caro

Should you get tickets in advance?

YES! This is a must since tickets are sold only online. There are NO TICKETS sold at the door. A very limited number of day-of tickets become available at 6:00 AM the day of.

In 2024, weekday tickets cost $25 and weekend tickets $27. Everyone aged 6 and up requires a tickets. You can change your ticket date and or time until 11:59 the night before your ticket date. I don’t recommend doing this as there is a big chance that you will not find any available tickets. This festival has become very popular.

Note that with your ticket, you will get 5 free stems to decorate your house! Additional tulips cost $1 per stem and daffodils 2 for $1.

Is this a fun activity for kids?

Definitely! We saw plenty of kids wandering in the farm. In addition to strolling through the fields, kids can enjoy a nice photo opportunity as they try clogs (the Dutch shoes) and feel how it is to walk in wooden shoes. There is also a play area where kids can burn some steam.

Tulips at Burnside Farms, VA. Credit: Carry on Caro

Any other helpful tips?

Tulips at Burnside Farms, VA. Credit: Carry on Caro

Tulips at Burnside Farms, VA. Credit: Carry on Caro

• Shoes: You will be wandering through so wear sturdy and comfy shoes, especially if it has rained the day before as it might take some time for the to dry and be muddy.
• Food: Usually, they partner with various food trucks, available opposite of the flowers, but you are welcome to bring your own food and have a picnic while you marvel at the fantastic sight.
• Camera: Bring your phone or a camera to take pictures. Trust me when I tell you that you will want to be snapping photos everywhere. Unfortunately because of its close location to Dulles International Airport, no drones are allowed.
• Weather: Check the weather before you go. We visited the farm in the beginning of April and it was quite windy and chilly. Dressing in layers is your best bet.

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